Examples
Examples of "Yes"
Verbal (some of these are also good ways to ask for someone else's consent)
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I like ___
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Keep going
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Can we ___?
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It feels so good when you ___
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OMG YESSSSSS
Non-verbal (remember non-verbal consent is often much more ambiguous than verbal consent, so be careful and if you're not sure, ask the other person if things are okay)
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Leaning in for a kiss (this is an example of consent for the kiss, not for anything else)
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Placing your hand on their body
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Nodding
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Giving you a thumbs-up
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Pulling you closer
Examples of "No"
Verbal
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I don't really feel like it.
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I'm tired/busy/not in the mood
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Maybe later/maybe sometime
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I'm not sure if I'm ready
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Stop
Non-verbal
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Turning away or pulling away
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"Closed" body language like crossed arms
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Freezing, being still, not participating
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Pushing you away
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Flinching
Examples of asking for consent
Verbal
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What do you want to do or try with me?
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I want to try ___, do you?
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I want you to enjoy yourself. What do you like?
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May I ___?
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What do you need to feel comfortable or safe doing ___?
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Can I kiss you?
Non-verbal
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Opening your arms for a hug
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Initiating an activity and pausing to see if they give you a verbal or non-verbal yes or no
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